What kind of guitar is a Gibson ES-355?

Electric Guitar
A Class Reissue Of a Legendary Electric Guitar Its iconic semi-hollowbody, feedback-fighting center block, premium Custombucker Alnico III pickups, and custom wiring harness make the 59 ES-355 Reissue play and sound like a treasured classic.

What guitar did Marty McFly play?

Gibson ES-345
Something that wasn’t very “true” about the scene, however, is the guitar McFly is using. He is, in fact, playing a Gibson ES-345, which wouldn’t be introduced until 1958. The scene is set in 1955.

When did the Gibson ES 355 TD come out?

The ES-355, officially known as the ES-355 TD, was introduced in 1958 as a high-end complement to the ES-335. Unlike the 335, the ES-355 featured an Ebony fingerboard with large block inlays, as well as multiply binding on the body.

Why do I not hear much about the Gibson 355?

Until recently the 355 has always been offered as standard with a vibrato which many dislike, further marginalising the model. In the case of the 335, the design itself is very elegant and graceful, and many would consider the addition of additional cosmetic flourishes only serve to clutter the appearance of the guitar.

What kind of headstock does a Gibson ES-355 have?

The 355 was the top of the line 300-series Gibson. Although it featured the same basic construction of the Gibson ES-335TD and Gibson ES-345TD, it was fitted with a vibrato, stereo circuitry and beautifully appointed with gold-plating throughout, block position marker inlays and the famous split diamond headstock inlay.

What’s the difference between the Les Paul 335 and 355?

Unlike the 335, the ES-355 featured an Ebony fingerboard with large block inlays, as well as multiply binding on the body. The ES-355 also had a split-diamond inlay on the headstock similar to the Les Paul Custom.